Information Services are excited to announce a new accessibility feature that’s now live on all Lapsafe cabinets across campus: easy access bays. These bays are designed to make laptop borrowing more inclusive and user-friendly for everyone. How It Works If you need a laptop and prefer an accessible bay, simply tap the toggle button in […]
All Things Spooky: New Reads, Gothic Classics & Chilling Playlists
As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to indulge in stories that send shivers down your spine. This Halloween, we’re celebrating all things spooky with a mix of brand-new horror titles by women and authors of colour, timeless gothic classics, and a curated Reading list and a Box […]
📣 Level 2: Loud and Proud or Time to Settle Down?
We’ve been thrilled to hear how much some students are loving the new docking monitors on Level 2 of the library — thank you for the positive feedback! 🙌 But we’ve also heard some concerns about the noise levels in the space. Level 2 has become a lively hub of collaboration, conversation (and sometimes dancing […]
Day in the Life of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
Our last Cyber Security Month session turns the tables. We’ve seen how attackers think, now it’s time to step into the shoes of the defenders and see how they detect, respond, and stay ahead. Join us for an inside look at what a day in the life of a SOC analyst is really like. We […]
Watch our binge worthy Cyber Police Series
Closing out Cyber Month, is the Cyber Police Series: Think Netflix, but cyber. Follow Detective Luis Moreno as he tackles real-world cybercrime cases in London, uncovering how criminals operate and how they’re caught. If you are familiar with the first 3 seasons, you will be delighted to hear that season 4, tipped as the most […]
What would I tell my 1st year self.
Reflections and Advice from Staff and Students Starting university can be exciting, but can leave new students feeling nervous, lonely and fearful of new beginnings. But what if you could rewind the clock and give your younger self a few words of wisdom? We used a graffiti wall in the library for the first month […]
Important Update: New Cyber Security Training for students.
A new cyber security course, Cyber Resilience and You, is now available on Canvas. Developed by Cyber Scotland (a Scottish Government-backed initiative), this training has been designed specifically for students. It’s interactive, engaging, and focused on the real-world risks you might face day to day. You’ll find the course under the Stirling Essentials section in […]
Important Update: New Cyber Security Training
Important Update: New Cyber Security Training Cyber security continues to be one of the biggest risks facing organisations, with recent high-profile attacks at M&S, Co-op and Jaguar Land Rover reminding us how serious and disruptive these incidents can be. To keep the University secure, it’s essential that we all remain alert and confident in recognising […]
Green Libraries Week 2025: Seeds of Change at the Library
Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November This year’s Green Libraries Week invites us to reflect on how libraries can be catalysts for environmental change. Under the national theme “Seeds of Change – Make a Difference with Your Library”, we’re proud to showcase our own green initiatives and invite you to join us in making […]
AI and Cyber Security
Introduction Well, it wouldn’t be a cyber security event if we didn’t mention AI, right? It would almost feel rude not to. AI is the buzzword of the moment, splashed across headlines, boardroom agendas, and tech blogs everywhere. But what does it actually mean in practice? And more importantly, can it protect us, or can […]